NJ Runners / The Running Company
Athletes of the Week
Week 6
This week's honorees both distinguished themselves over the hallowed terrain of Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, NY. The occaision was the Manhattan Invitational and both Athletes turned in eye opening performances. Edward Cheserek shook off the rust and made his 2012 XC debut a successful one as he claimed his second straight Eastern States Championship. Junior Mackenzie Barry continued her steller Fall campaign with a #7 NJ Girls AT mark of 14:25.5 in the Girls A Race.
Join me in congratulating the well deserving recipients of ATHLETE of the WEEK
Girls Athlete of the Week: Mackenzie Barry
Team: Mendham HS
Graduation: 2014
This Week: Recorded the 7th fastest time ever for a NJ Girl at Van Cortlandt Park
Running against US Olympic Trials competitor, Mary Cain (Bronxville, NY) Mackenzie raced to the top New Jerser mark of the day, which was also the #7 AT mark for 2.5mi at VCP
Honorable Mention
Colette Richter (Mtn. Lakes '13) - Winner / "E" Race @ Manhattan Inv. (14:50.3)
Boys Athlete of the Week: Edward Cheserek
Team: St. Benedict's Prep (Newark)
Graduation: 2013
This Week: Winner of the Eastern States Championship Race @ Manhattan Inv.
In his 1st race of the season, Edward blasted time of 11:58.3 to win his 2nd straight Eastern States title and come close to his CR of 11:55.4 set last year
Honorable Mention
The CBA Team - Set CR (12:44.54) to win Eastern States Championship
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All Athlete of the Week honorees will be awarded the stylish, designer NJRunners tee shirt.
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Photos (Athlete Profile) by: Don Rich for MileSplit.com
(Cover) by: Mike Lyons